Shannon

Female

Monroe, New York

United States

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Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
I am 34 years old and a mother of four beautiful girls and a wife to a wonderful man! I was diagnosed with Alopecia in July 2008. This is all pretty new to me, not to mention a bit scary. Over the last couple months, I have learned that "I truly am NOT my hair" and I can do this! I have a wonderful support system, my family. I thank the good Lord for them. While my hair continues to fill the shower drain each time I shower, I simply pick it up with a tissue and move on. I would be lying if I said "This does not or has not effected me" because it has. The good news is that I have learned "What is going to happen will and I can not control that". I had no clue what beautiful wigs were out there until I actually went to a shop and tried them on. I must say, I had alot of fun playing dress up. I want to give a special thank you to my mom who paid for my wig that day. I went home feeling like "WOW, I have options"! Thank you mom! Thank you to my husband that supports me every way he can and thank you to my children that keep me on my toes.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes

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  • Darlenys

    Hi ,

    I'm writing to you because I will be having a program at my school "What is Beautiful" and we'll be discussing the many lengths that women/ men have gone to achieve what is beautiful according to society. We will show quick clips and then have a panel consisting of Rutgers students and people with alopecia. (I'm still not too sure if I will be on the panel...im still kinda shy about it) Would be interested in participating or know of anyone that is around the NJ area that would like to participate?

    Date: April 21st @9:15pm
    Location: Rutgers University, New Brunwsick, NJ 08901
    Student Activities Center

    Please let me know as soon as you can:)
    Thanks
    Darlenys

    Apr 8, 2009

  • Djuna

    Hi Shannon,

    I was wondering if your group in Monroe ever got off the ground? I'm not terribly far from you and have been looking around if there are any groups around.

    Djuna

    Aug 8, 2010

  • soniamarry

    I read about how you shopped around and found so many great options. Do you think you could recommend a place for me. I found some on the internet and emailed them but no one has answered me. I figured if they don't call me back then how sympathetic can they be to the cause. More and more of my hair is falling and i need to find something before it becomes terribly obvious. I work as a pre k teacher and so i need to find something quick. I am sorry i am writing a book but i am just desperate for a place. Thanks:)

    Sep 22, 2010